Zack Follett was available so late in last year’s draft because of concern about injuries. He was a highly productive college player, not just some grunt. It is possible he could play in Ernie Sims’ spot at linebacker.
Injury concerns held him back (he missed time at Cal because of foot and neck injuries) at draft time, but Follett did display surprising closing speed and excellent tackling ability on special teams last season as a rookie.
The danger is this guy becoming the Lions’ version of Brandon Inge. He has an engaging personality, so much so that fans might start liking the kid so much, they overlook any shortcomings he has as a player.

Random Thoughts

- The idea the Tigers can’t score runs yet are pitching really well isn’t true. They are eighth in the American League in runs scored, but 10th in team ERA. Their lack of power is an issue, though. They are just one of four teams in the American League still in single digits in home runs with eight.
The Tigers have been putting runners in scoring position, just not getting big hits lately. When they got one - Miguel Cabrera’s home run Sunday for example - they won the game. This is where they might miss Curtis Granderson and his 30 home runs.

- Ivan Rodriguez might play forever. He leads the National League in hitting. Kind of sad seeing him bounce around to all these different teams, however. Just something about Pudge playing for the Nationals isn’t right. Now that team was the perfect fit for Dmitri Young...

- You know who is going to play well for the Red Wings tonight - guaranteed? Nicklas Lidstrom. So he had a bad game Sunday. He is still a truly great player. He’ll prove it again tonight.

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